Crisis Support

The Tawny Nest does not provide a crisis service.

If you need immediate support, please contact the following services:

  • If there is imminent danger, call 000 or present to your local hospital Emergency Department

  • Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Offering professional help and advice, and referrals to local mental health services in NSW.

  • Lifeline - 13 11 14 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). There is also an online chat option or text line on 0477 131 114.

  • Suicide Call Back Service - 1800 659 467 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Counselling for people affected by suicide.

  • Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Offering free counselling, online chat and resources for 5 to 25 year olds.

  • Domestic Violence Line - 1800 656 463 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence.

  • Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline - 1800 497 212. For anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community who has experienced sexual, domestic or family violence.

  • MensLine - 1300 78 99 78 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Free counselling support for men with concerns about mental health and relationships.

  • 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.